Chicago’s Chinatown is considered as one of the largest and most vibrant ethnic communities in North America. The densely populated 30-block commercial area of Chinatown, centering at Wentworth and Cermak, is home to over 10,000 residents and approximately 400 businesses and community institutions. In the broader Chinatown community, there resides an estimated 27,000 Chinese Americans […]
Paul the Greenwich Village Pigeon Man can be seen feeding the pigeons and squirrels in Washington Square Park most weekday afternoons. A regular fixture in the Park, Paul sits west of the fountain on a bench regularly reserved for him. Often, the children in the neighborhood will wait for him, or gather around him. While some […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Summer in Chicago is the absolute BEST because the city is brimming with cheery locals who aren’t shoveling snow. There are so many things to do, to see, to eat, and to experience in Chicago, especially when the […]
Fans of the written word from all over the world know that London has been home to some of the greatest authors and playwrights to have ever walked the earth. From Shakespeare to Dickens or Waugh to Woolf, London is full of places with literary connections. And for those who may want to share their […]
London has been home to great literary authors for centuries. There are locations all over town connected to various authors and their works but this self-guided tour focuses on the area of Chelsea. Well known today for posh shops and celebrity haunts, Chelsea has been home to some of the biggest literary figures to ever […]
London has been home to great literary authors for centuries. There are locations all over town connected to various authors and their works but this self-guided tour focuses on the north London location of Hampstead. Hampstead was a popular retreat for the wealthy from the late 1700’s into the mid-20th century and the houses here […]
How to spend 6 days on a £100 a day budget in London London is notoriously expensive, but it is possible to visit the city on a budget! What follows here are a selection of 1-day itineraries that will have you seeing the best London has to offer, for well under £100 a day! Either […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Chicago’s weather can be hard to predict. We have a saying here in Chicago that goes “If you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes.” And it is true! You can experience rain, sun, fog, humidity, hot, cold, […]
This tour will explore the downtown Theater District and the gorgeous architecture of the old movie palaces and concert venues. There are many other gorgeous theater buildings and incredible theater companies in other areas of Chicago. Be sure to also check out our full selection of self-guided tours of Chicago. ++Tip: If you are looking […]
London is a culinary capital and food tours here are becoming more and more popular. But at Free Tours By Foot we think paying upwards of £50.00 for a food tour isn’t necessarily affordable and value for money. So we’ve put together a self-guided food tour that is absolutely FREE to take – aside from […]
London’s East End is a plethora of history, sights, smells and tastes! One of the hottest locations in town, the East End began centuries ago as a slum renowned for terribly poverty. Throughout the centuries the area has been populated by immigrants from all over the world: Jews fleeing from persecution, French Huguenots seeking a […]
Many TV shows and movies have been filmed in New York City, a lot of those are film locations in Greenwich Village. On our Greenwich Village tour you can see the sites you recognize from the small and big screen. Movie & TV Film Locations in Greenwich Village The Jefferson Market Garden is a community […]
Welcome to Piccadilly and Kensington, two of the poshest areas in London! Many of these sites are featured in our Soho, Piccadilly Circus, and Chinatown walking tour. However, if our tour calendar doesn’t work for you or if you would just prefer to explore London by bus on your own time, then here is an […]
Welcome to the heart of London, where you'll find both historic and contemporary landmarks that define the city's cultural and political heritage. Many of these sites are featured in our Westminster and our London All-in-One walking tours. However, if our tour calendar doesn't work for you or if you would just prefer to explore London […]
Brooklyn is a place of tree-lined streets and beautiful homes, as well as grittier industrial neighborhoods being converted into residential/artists communities. There are so many things to do in Brooklyn, such as visiting its diverse neighborhoods. Park Slope, a popular neighborhood in Brooklyn, contains many brownstones that are a living depiction of 19th-century Brooklyn. Currently, […]
Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, travel guides, and information about local Chicago attractions Chicago likes to claim many amazing actors, musicians, entrepreneurs and Abraham Lincoln. (He is OURS! We are the Land of Lincoln after all.) Here is a list of some of the most famous folks who lived in or […]
